Crimson Dusk Clear#862828
Merlot Shadow Clear#6E212E
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Crimson Dusk Clear vs Merlot Shadow Clear
A detailed comparison of #862828 and #6E212E — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.22:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Dusk Clear
Text on Merlot Shadow Clear
Color Properties
#862828
HEX
#6E212E
rgb(134, 40, 40)
RGB
rgb(110, 33, 46)
hsl(0, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 28%)
0°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #862828, #6E212E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.22:1, this pair does not meet WCAG guidelines for text. Use these colors as adjacent blocks, gradients, or decorative accents rather than text-on-background pairings.
These colors have a 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Crimson Dusk Clear
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Merlot Shadow Clear
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